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Festus Keyamo Announces Upcoming Concessions for Three Additional Airports
Minister Festus Keyamo has announced that three additional Nigerian airports are set for concession following the successful transition of the Akanu Ibiam International Airport to private management.
June 25, 2026
NAHCO Announces New Airline Agreements and Solar Export Expansion
NAHCO Aviance has renewed multiple airline contracts, signed a deal with FlyGabon, and is now handling the export of solar cells to the United States.
June 24, 2026
Aviation Expert Nwuba Disputes IATA Ranking of Nigeria’s Airline Market
Aviation expert Dr. Alex Nwuba challenges IATA's negative ranking of Nigeria's airline industry, urging operators to focus on regional growth to maximize profitability.
June 23, 2026
FAAN Mulls New Deadline for Airport Cab Vehicle Standards After Strike Threats
FAAN is considering extending the deadline for its vehicle age policy to October 2026 following strike threats from airport cab operators in Lagos and Abuja.
June 23, 2026
Campaigners Evaluate Legal Options Following High Court Loss Over Gatwick Expansion
Opponents of the Gatwick Airport expansion are considering an appeal after the High Court rejected their legal challenge against the government-approved runway project.
June 23, 2026
Air Peace Boss Warns of Industry Collapse Amid Soaring Jet-A1 Costs
Air Peace CEO Allen Onyema reports that Nigerian airlines are relying on bank loans to manage a 250 percent spike in fuel costs, urging President Tinubu to reform aviation taxes to prevent industry-wide collapse.
June 23, 2026
Aviation Leader Claims EU Border System Struggles Require Honest Assessment
Stefan Schulte of ACI Europe urges politicians to stop ignoring the severe operational failures of the EU's new digital border system, which is causing significant travel delays.
June 23, 2026
Air Peace CEO Urges President Tinubu to Address Airline Industry Crisis
Air Peace Chairman Allen Onyema is calling for urgent intervention from President Bola Tinubu to address the rising operational costs and multiple taxes threatening the survival of Nigerian airlines.
June 23, 2026
Airport taxi drivers threaten strike over FAAN regulations
NUPCO members are threatening to shut down operations at two major Nigerian airports in nine days, citing unreasonable fare hikes and forced migration to app-based systems by FAAN.
June 22, 2026
EasyJet Turns Down £4.74 Billion Bid From Castlelake
EasyJet has dismissed a £4.74 billion buyout bid from US investor Castlelake, criticizing the timing as opportunistic while the suitor pushes for shareholder consideration.
June 22, 2026